Indonesia Targets 5 GW Wind Power Capacity by 2030

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The Indonesian government plans to boost its wind power capacity by 5 gigawatts (GW) by 2030, aiming to tap into the country's significant potential, according to the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM).

The initiative forms part of the broader Electricity Supply Business Plan 2025-2035 (RUPTL) and the National Electricity Master Plan (RUKN), both of which prioritize the growth of in the nation.

“We are working towards a wind power target of 5 GW by 2030, reflecting our efforts to harness 's wind energy resources,” said Eniya Listiani Dewi, Director General of New, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation (EBTKE).

Indonesia possesses a total wind energy potential of 154.6 GW, with 60.4 GW of onshore and 94.2 GW of capacity. Nearly 40 percent of this potential is concentrated in the eastern regions, including Maluku, Papua, and Nusa Tenggara. However, the country has only utilized 152.3 megawatts of wind energy as of 2024, leaving significant room for development.

The government also seeks to expand the country's wind power capacity to 37 GW by 2060, in line with its broader energy transition goals. Dewi added that wind farms could serve as tourist attractions, pointing to locations in Europe where similar sites have attracted visitors. Many of Indonesia's wind energy-rich areas, such as South Kalimantan, South Sulawesi, and parts of East and South Java, are located near popular tourist destinations.

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